Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is cautiously optimistic about Chinese wine market this year following China’s swift reopening, as it kicks off its tailor-made wine and spirits courses for the country’s wine trade in anticipation of market rebound. Read More
Wine Education
Despite getting an approval earlier in January that WSET could resume its operation in China, course providers inside the country were unable to offer WSET courses and qualifications until now. Read More
The first California wine online certification and education program - Capstone California - has been launched globally. Starting from this month, wine professionals and enthusiasts in Hong Kong can start enrolling in the course. Read More
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) welcomed the highest number of diploma graduates in this year's Graduation & Awards Ceremony at the Guildhall in the City of London, as the outgoing CEO Ian Harris passes the baton to Michelle Brampton. Read More
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has appointed former Treasury Wine Estates' executive as its new CEO, succeeding Ian Harris. Read More
WSET has reported that a record number of students for 2020-2021 academic year, buoyed by strong growth from the US, despite its operation suspension in China. Read More
The WSET, the largest global provider of wines and spirits qualifications, has suspended its operation in China indefinitely, after it was reported that the education provider allegedly failed to comply with the country's education laws and non-governmental organization (NGO) management law. Read More
The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) has appointed an ambassador for Asia, its fastest-growing market so far, to drive its regional growth. Read More
WSET's global student number took a hit because of Covid-19, and China is no longer its biggest market. Read More
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has launched a fund to provide assistance to at least 200 students in Asia Pacific each year to help further their studies in wine and spirits. Read More